They have roughly $15 million in salary-cap space remaining, and would gladly use it all to sign the 7-foot, 285-pounder, especially if he accepted a one-year deal.

ESPN reported the Cavs, Dallas and possibly Atlanta are the three teams most interested in signing the former All-Star.

He missed the entire 2012-13 season with knee problems after Philadelphia made a huge trade to acquire his services.

The Cavs have already agreed to sign ex-Lakers forward Earl Clark and former Warriors guard Jarrett Jack in free agency.

The addition of Bynum, 25, could push the Cavs into playoff contention in the Eastern Conference.

They want to preserve cap space for the summer of 2014 in order to make a run at LeBron James.

The Mavericks attempted to sign Lakers free agent Dwight Howard, but he chose Houston instead. They are now chasing Bynum, who has averaged 11.7 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocks and shot 56.6 percent from the field in his seven seasons with the Lakers. During his 2011-12 All-Star season, he erupted for 18.7 points, 11.8 points and 1.9 blocks.

The three teams interested in signing him are likely making an exhaustive evaluation process into Bynum's knees. Sources say Atlanta's main focus is signing guard Monta Ellis.

The Cavs were embroiled in trade talks for Bynum in the summer of 2012 before pulling out of the multi-team deal.